Using ‘ear’ phones
while driving can be far more dangerous than driving under the influence of
liquor.
Latest research
says drivers using these mobile phones as a means of faster day-to-day
communications may be heading for an accident. The study has shattered the
common belief that drinking is the chief cause of the majority of road mishaps.
Talking on mobile phones increases the risk to one’s life compared to driving
after being drunk. The findings of the study are based on the survey of several
cases of road accidents.
In fact, a study of
the records of drivers involved in 699 such mistakes showed that the risk of
accident for those who talk on phone while driving was at least four times
higher compared to those driving in a state of drunkenness.
The only advantage
for those driving with cellular phone was that they could summon immediate help
through these phones. The study which is relevant for the entire world is
relevant for India as well. Here too these phones are being used increasingly
for communication and business transactions.
Questions:
1.
On the basis
of your reading of the above passage complete the following sentences.
(a) Using ear phones while driving is very dangerous because
(b) Accidents on the road can be caused because of
(c) Latest research has made it clear that
(d) With the help of a mobile phone one can
(e) Cell phones are being used increasingly in India
for .
2.
Find a word
from the above passage that means the same as
(a) risky
(b) accidents
(c) call